Bootham
York
Popular places to visit
Yorkshire Museum Gardens
Relax in a tranquil park that houses one of the most popular museums in York and offers peaceful lawns that border the River Ouse.
St. Mary's Abbey
Once one of the wealthiest abbeys in the country, the millennium-old ruins of this historic building are now surrounded by a charming park.
Yorkshire Museum
Examine a Viking sword from 1,000 years ago, Roman and medieval remnants and the skeletons of extinct animals in this revered museum.
York Art Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at York Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bootham. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Multangular Tower
Learn about the local history of Bootham when you take a trip to Multangular Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
York Theatre Royal
Enjoy a show at York Theatre Royal, a theatre with a story to tell in Bootham. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour
Top hotels in Bootham
The Minster Hotel York
Absolutely wonderful stay, cannot recommend highly enough. The staff were all so friendly and helpful, the breakfast choice and quality was first class. The added bonus of parking onsite perfect. We will definitely be returning
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
The Milner York
As always from arrival to leaving all the staff were wonderful, friendly and helpful. If you needed anything they eould promptly helped.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Moxy York
Clean, comfortable rooms. Good location within an easy walk to the city centre. A lot of variety at breakfast and the food on the dinner menu was good.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Malmaison York
Club room - clean, great feel, extra pillows, Nespresso machine and complimentary water in fridge. Room 503- amazing view of river and the Minster!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Friendly welcoming staff. Great location and good size/clean rooms. Relaxing location for breakfast although food quality could be better. Thank you.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
A very comfortable, quiet room
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bootham
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Clifton
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bootham Bar and St. Mary's Abbey.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Merchant Taylors' Hall and Monk Bar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
